Genesis 9:23

New International Reader's Version

But Shem and Japheth picked up a piece of clothing and laid it across their shoulders. Then they walked backward into the tent. They covered their father’s body. They turned their faces away because they didn’t want to see their father naked.

Cross References

Genesis 9:22

Ham saw his father naked. Then Ham, the father of Canaan, went outside and told his two brothers.

Genesis 9:24

Then Noah woke up from his sleep that was caused by the wine. He found out what his youngest son had done to him.

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long time in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Leviticus 19:32

“ ‘Stand up in order to show your respect for old people. Also have respect for me. I am the Lord your God.

Romans 13:7

Give to everyone what you owe them. Do you owe taxes? Then pay them. Do you owe anything else to the government? Then pay it. Do you owe respect? Then give it. Do you owe honor? Then show it.

Galatians 6:1

Brothers and sisters, what if someone is caught in a sin? Then you who live by the Spirit should correct that person. Do it in a gentle way. But be careful. You could be tempted too.

1 Timothy 5:1

Correct an older man in a way that shows respect. Make an appeal to him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as if they were your brothers.

1 Timothy 5:17

The elders who do the church’s work well are worth twice as much honor. That is true in a special way of elders who preach and teach.

1 Timothy 5:19

Don’t believe a charge against an elder unless two or three witnesses bring it.

1 Peter 2:17

Show proper respect to everyone. Love the family of believers. Have respect for God. Honor the emperor.

1 Peter 4:8

Most of all, love one another deeply. Love erases many sins by forgiving them.